Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator Dermatology

The closing date is 15 September 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about digital transformation and improving patient care? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator to support the implementation and delivery of Virtual Lucy, an innovative digital triage platform in Dermatology.

This is a 7-month fixed-term opportunity to play a key role in transforming how we manage outpatient demand, helping to streamline pathways and reduce waiting times for patients. You'll work closely with operational, administrative, and clinical teams to ensure Virtual Lucy is deployed effectively and delivers measurable benefits.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

  • Support the implementation and coordination of the Virtual Lucy digital triage platform across Dermatology services.
  • Monitor patient referral and triage processes to ensure timely onboarding to the Virtual Lucy system.
  • Produce and maintain tracking spreadsheets and performance reports, escalating concerns where necessary.
  • Liaise with HBSUK (the Virtual Lucy delivery partner) and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and effective roll-out.
  • Assist in coordinating communication with patients regarding the digital triage pathway and follow-up.
  • Support audit, reporting, and feedback processes to help evaluate the impact of Virtual Lucy on RTT performance and patient flow.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum - (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3297-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 4 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • A Level in English and Maths

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent excel, word and IT skills

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of operational targets

Desirable

  • Understanding of information governance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 4 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • A Level in English and Maths

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent excel, word and IT skills

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of operational targets

Desirable

  • Understanding of information governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy General Manager

Gary Pearce

gary.pearce3@nhs.net

03004432104

Details

Date posted

01 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 a year Per Annum - (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-B&P-BR-3297-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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